Second Story Women's Centre supports women and gender-oppressed people, provides
safer spaces, and advocates for social change.
safer spaces, and advocates for social change.
There are many ways to volunteer at Second Story. Maybe you have something you would like to do at SSWC and want to see if it is a good fit or maybe you want to volunteer and aren't sure what sparks your interest. We would be happy to have a conversation with you to see how you can come volunteer in a way that feels meaningful to you. We want to offer you an experience that you feel good about!
TAX PROGRAM SUPPORT
Second Story Women's Centre is proud to be a part of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. We are not a professional, fee based tax service and therefore do not give tax advice or answer follow up questions. Our role is to sit with clients and help them by entering their information into a tax program, submitting it via e-file on their behalf and then printing a copy for their records.
You do not need to have a financial background to help with this program, however, it is a benefit if you have filed your own taxes before. We are looking for you to commit about 3 hours from your home to go through a few online workshops. These are not scored and there is no testing, they are basically just a review of basic tax filing tips and info on any changes for the year. Following those few hours, you let us know how much time you are able to commit and we will schedule tax clients based on your availability.
You do not need to have a financial background to help with this program, however, it is a benefit if you have filed your own taxes before. We are looking for you to commit about 3 hours from your home to go through a few online workshops. These are not scored and there is no testing, they are basically just a review of basic tax filing tips and info on any changes for the year. Following those few hours, you let us know how much time you are able to commit and we will schedule tax clients based on your availability.
CHILDCARE
Child care can be a reason why women are unable to attend counselling appointments, workshops, self-help groups, and other opportunities that are important for their success. We are looking for volunteers to provide child care at SSWC as needed. This may be a regular time to allow a mom to attend counselling or it may happen once in awhile as needed. Activities and ideas will be provided at SSWC.
SPECIAL EVENT HELP
We have a few special events coming up in the next few months. It would be wonderful to have some help whether it is before an event or during an event. There are roles that are both small and big. Some examples may include spending a couple hours helping sell jewelry at our yearly fundraising sale, serving at our yearly fundraising dinner, helping with event set up, or helping prepare things before hand whether at home or at SSWC (for example; posters, folding programs, or gathering/sorting donations). f you are interested in supporting one of our upcoming events as a volunteer do not hesitate to contact us.
SOUP MAKERS
We enjoy inviting the community to a monthly lunch and welcome volunteers to make a pot of soup that we can serve to anyone who attends. If you are interested in making a bowl of soup for the monthly lunch we would be happy to hear from you.
FRONT DESK HELP
Do you enjoy being with women from all walks of life and making them feel comfortable? We have an opportunity for a volunteer to spend time at the front desk at SSWC on occasion. The volunteer would greet women as they come into the centre, answer phones, and provide a welcoming environment.
Are you interested in joining our Board?
Please forward your resume, letter of reference and the following documents to exec@secondstory.ca
The Board of Directors are currently recruiting new board members for the 2020-2021 year!
SSWC operates under a stewardship governance model based on a philosophical framework that embodies the responsible direction and care of an organization.
If you are interested in attending regular meetings, participating in SSWC events, and are willing to speak out about equality, this board could be for you! We offer training and support to all new board members.
SSWC operates under a stewardship governance model based on a philosophical framework that embodies the responsible direction and care of an organization.
If you are interested in attending regular meetings, participating in SSWC events, and are willing to speak out about equality, this board could be for you! We offer training and support to all new board members.